✈️ Southwest's New Bundle

Southwest Airlines is launching its own in-house vacation packages product.

View in browser Unsubscribe Wednesday August 20, 2025 Good morning, readers. Southwest Airlines is launching its own vacation packages. Business travelers are increasingly frustrated with their corporate booking tools. And we explain why the travel industry is paying close attention to the Federal Reserve's annual retreat in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  Airlines   Meghna Maharishi Airline Reporter Image by Southwest Airlines/Stephen M. Keller Southwest Unveils Its Own Vacation Packages Southwest Airlines is launching its own in-house vacation packages product as part of a series of changes the carrier has been making to its business model.  Getaways by Southwest will allow customers to earn Rapid Rewards points while booking vacation packages.  Southwest will offer vacation packages for more than 30 markets, including Las Vegas, Orlando, and Hawaii. Many airlines have been leaning into vacation packages, which have become a lucrative venture in the industry.  Get The Full Story On Skift EVENT | Sept 16-18 Skift Global Forum Prices Increase Next Week Join us in New York City on September 16–18 for the 12th annual Skift Global Forum, where global travel's boldest minds gather to shape the future of the industry. Last year's event sold out, and this year, there are only 100 seats remaining. Register today and lock in discounted rates — prices increase to full price after August 28. RESERVE YOUR SEAT Business Travel Image by Adobe Stock/Nina I/peopleimages Business Travelers Are Frustrated With Their Booking Tools Business travelers are increasingly reporting frustration with how booking travel has gotten more complicated, including having to deal with missing fares and mismatched prices. Content fragmentation has quickly become one of the biggest headaches in corporate travel. A recent survey of roughly 500 travel agencies found nearly 90% now rely on four or more booking systems.  "If content is spread across multiple systems, travelers may never be offered the most appropriate itinerary …," said Sabre executive Andy Finkelstein. Get The Full Story On Skift Experiences Built for Play Together With   Qiddiya City Explore a bold reimagining of what a city can be in the age of experiential travel. Why the rise of AI emphasizes the importance of play  How to create meaningful travel experiences while fostering long-term livability Get the Full Story on Skift Tourism   Sarah Kopit Editor in Chief Image by Flickr/The White House What Travel Is Looking for at the Federal Reserve's Annual Retreat The travel industry is keeping a close eye on developments that could emerge Friday from the Federal Reserve's annual retreat in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Markets expect U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell to hint at a September interest-rate cut.  A single quarter-point cut could save travel businesses millions. Affluent households, who are already driving spending, could be further encouraged by rate cuts to book more expensive trips. Get The Full Story On Skift Editor's Picks   Rashaad Jorden Associate Editor/Archivist Airlines Air Canada Flight Attendants End Strike – What Happens Next?   Hotels Marriott to Let Indian Shoppers Earn Bonvoy Points at Flipkart: Exclusive   Online Travel Google Picks India for Early Rollout of AI-Powered Flight Deals Tool   Podcasts Building Humanity Into Hospitality Management with Valor's Global CEO   Airlines Turkish Airlines Lets You Pay Extra for Green Jet Fuel, But Will It Help? Get More News On Skift   SKIFT PRO       With a subscription to Skift Pro, you get full access to the in-depth reporting, exclusive interviews, and breaking news that the Skift Editorial team produce – as well as the travel industry's premier AI answer engine and Skift Travel 200 stock index. SAVE 20% ON YOUR FIRST YEAR Defining the future of travel. Skift. 35 W 31st St., New York, NY, 10001, USA Follow Us: LinkedIn   |  X   |  Facebook   |  Whatsapp   |  Bluesky   |  Threads You received this because you are subscribed to Newsletter | The Daily from Skift. For Gmail users: If you are using the tabbed inbox, Skift emails may be pushed to the 'Promotions' tab. To get updates from Skift direct to your primary inbox, drag and drop this email to that tab.